a sixteenth century Mamluk zawiya

This has been left in its original location, notwithstanding the construction around it of central Beirut's very chichi Souqs Project, thanks to an apparent miracle preventing its destruction

A confusion of impressions

May 31st 2010
I tried very hard with Lebanon. I really did. And I’m not used to having to try at all: brand new territory for me mentally as well as geographically. But I never quite got there. And somehow that conclusion - reluctant as I have been since my return to voice it even to myself - makes me feel as if I failed. The history is mind-blowing, I’ll readily admit: from fossils millions of yea ... read more

Middle East » Lebanon

Lebanon has made progress toward rebuilding its political institutions since 1991 and the end of the devastating 15-year civil war. Under the Ta'if Accord - the blueprint for national reconciliation - the Lebanese have established a more equitable po... ... read more

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